{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hidalgo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8339636,"projectId":6531484,"letterContent":"We just wanted to say a big, warm thank you for the amazing headphones you gave our classroom! You might not get to see the day-to-day magic, but your gift is making a huge difference for our little learners.\r\nIn our TK class, things can get pretty lively (as you can imagine with 4- and 5-year-olds!). These headphones have helped create little pockets of calm and focus. Now, when students are listening to stories, practicing letter sounds, or singing along to songs, they can really hear and concentrate without all the classroom noise around them.\r\nThe kids absolutely love them. They feel so grown-up putting on their headphones and diving into their learning apps.\r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing, but to us, it's huge. You've helped make our classroom more peaceful, more focused, and more fun. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the tools to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1662564388319,"projectUrl":"project/an-ear-resistible-learning-experience/6531484/","projectTitle":"An Ear-Resistible Learning Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8339636"},{"teacherId":9939609,"projectId":9669158,"letterContent":"Thank you again, donors, for donating exercise mats to my class! I didn't think my project would get funded as it was my first time asking from Donors Choose. It was unexpected, and both myself and my students are very excited to have received them. They couldn't wait to open your gift as soon as I told them I have received some donations through Amazon Retails and donor like yourself. I will upload some photos of my class with using the exercise mats for the first time.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when my students had to lie on the ground or grass to exercise. Students no longer have to worry about getting their clothes dirty or getting bitten by ants or insects. They no longer have to lay on the hot asphalt blacktop or wet grass. In the past, most of my students were not fond of having P.E. at all. Now, they keep asking for P.E. daily. We have been using the mats for warm-up and stretching exercises. There is a yoga club at our school. I will inform them of the availability of these exercise mats if they are interested. \r\n\r\nOnce again, we sincerely appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758636821874,"projectUrl":"project/exercise-mats-to-keep-students-fit-and-h/9669158/","projectTitle":"Exercise Mats to Keep Students Fit and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gip","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939609"},{"teacherId":841015,"projectId":6315197,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed printing animals to put in to their habitat diorama's. Thanks you for making this possible for them. It has made them feel so accomplished since they now know how to 3d print. I am sure that this has stirred in them the want for knowledge about technology and to seek out more opportunities to be able to participate in STEAM related activities\r\nI have had some students tell me that when they grow up they want to go into the STEAM going to college in to these fields. Your donations have a great impact in the lives of my students. Thank you so much for caring and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1648232105372,"projectUrl":"project/learning-science-help-my-students-3d-pr/6315197/","projectTitle":"Learning Science: Help My Students 3D Print Their Projects.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gong-Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp841015_orig.jpg?crop=1657,1657,x918,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651595893134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/841015"},{"teacherId":4449873,"projectId":9326806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards my classroom project for headphones. My students and I are extremely grateful for you and donorschoose.\r\nThe students use the headphones daily for the computer programs we are required to use during the week. It is nice to have quality headphones and to have a few extra just in case. The headphones allow my students to focus on the task at hand and the classroom noise stays to a minimum. This is especially important when my students are working on their laptops with the headphones on and I am working with a small group.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752671513842,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9326806/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cedillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4449873_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499357456971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscedillo"},{"teacherId":4950911,"projectId":9302293,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your donations. My students were so excited to see that our project was funded. They were also so excited to use it. It makes me so happy to be able to get projects funded for my students. Many of them come from low income families so they are limited on the supplies and real world experiences that they are able to receive. I am very thankful that with the help from the donors, my students are able to be exposed to different experiences and materials. We are excited to be able to put this project to good use. Once again thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1746469559596,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness/9302293/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4950911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522243031082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4950911"},{"teacherId":841015,"projectId":9190782,"letterContent":"It is with my deepest appreciation that I write this note of thanks. The snacks make a great impact in that the fuel my students' brains when they are hungry and cannot concentrate due to hunger. It is reassuring to them to know that due to your generosity they have healthy snacks to eat when they need them. \r\n You are making a world of difference in my classroom one child at a time. This change sets them up for success in their studies and in life. They are thankful for you and your support of our classroom.\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1747414641109,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-learning-and-as-a-positive-re/9190782/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Learning and as a Positive Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gong-Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp841015_orig.jpg?crop=1657,1657,x918,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651595893134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/841015"},{"teacherId":841015,"projectId":8605303,"letterContent":"Thanks for the wonderful snacks that you so graciously donated to my students. They are now able to concentrate on learning and not the sensation of being hungry. They wanted me to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks. For many of my students they have food insecurity as a normal part of their daily lives and knowing that you donors care about them in such a special way by providing them snacks fills them with gratitude. You are making a change in their world one snack at a time. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1727282358618,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-be-germ-free-and-have-healthy-s/8605303/","projectTitle":"Help us be germ free and have healthy snacks.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gong-Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp841015_orig.jpg?crop=1657,1657,x918,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651595893134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/841015"},{"teacherId":6616002,"projectId":9290972,"letterContent":"My project got funded just in time for the end of the year fun activities. My students were super excited as the boxes arrived, and they sat at the edge of their seats as the boxes were cut opened. I pulled out the fidgets we all cheered. Quiet activities allow my students to take a break and not be distracting to other students. This year these supplies have helped them acclimate to our new school year as well. \r\nI am so thankful you choose my project to fund. It really means a lot to have the things I need and a little extra in my room. Thanks for giving a piece of your Heart to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1749083242079,"projectUrl":"project/art-expressions/9290972/","projectTitle":"Art Expressions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suzanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616002_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704750149743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suzanne-varela"},{"teacherId":6616002,"projectId":9291902,"letterContent":"My project got funded just in time for testing. My students were super excited as the boxes arrived, and they sat at the edge of their seats as the boxes were cut opened. I pulled out the fidgets we all cheered. Quiet activities allow my students to take a break and not be distracting to other students. This year these toys have helped them acclimate to our new school year as well. \r\nI am so thankful you choose my project to fund. It really means a lot to have the things I need and a little extra in my room. Thanks for giving a piece of your Heart to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1747180335230,"projectUrl":"project/testing-stress/9291902/","projectTitle":"Testing Stress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suzanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6616002_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704750149743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suzanne-varela"},{"teacherId":9989927,"projectId":9223640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project. The students were able to make their shirts for the trip. The students were excited to put their handprints on the shirts with fabric paint. Each child put their handprints on the t-shirts. After the paint dried on the t-shirt, students were able to wear them loud and proud. All the students were so pleased to see their little handprints on their shirts. The bonus was being able to put it on and take it home as a reminder of this year's trip.","fullyFundedDate":1746466983012,"projectUrl":"project/t-shirts-for-the-zoo-fun-in-the-sun/9223640/","projectTitle":"T-Shirts for the Zoo, fun in the sun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lo-Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989927_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y456&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743721603689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989927"},{"teacherId":9021594,"projectId":9327421,"letterContent":"I am so excited to have this class set in my room! Books in bulk can be shockingly expensive, but reading a novel all together can do wonders for both student engagement and comprehension. Holes in particular is great, since it's written with such a kids' understanding of the world, and includes a character who is still learning how to read even as an older child. I've learned from experience that this can be especially beneficial for my students with learning disabilities. Not to mention, we all get to watch the incredible movie at the end! Thank you again, from all of our Eagles at Hidalgo!","fullyFundedDate":1746785350826,"projectUrl":"project/no-holes-in-our-reading-comprehension/9327421/","projectTitle":"No \"Holes\" in Our Reading Comprehension!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021594_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683052522237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zoe-miller"},{"teacherId":9021594,"projectId":9328799,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for contributing to this project! In the 2025-26 school year, we're starting a weekly yoga club for all ages, and now we have the mats to make it happen. One of my favorite parts about this project is that we plan to extend the club to also be open to the staff and parent volunteers that keep the school running, who are also always in need of a mindfulness break. Together we can not only teach students about practicing self-care and exercise, but we can truly be models as adults who also take care of ourselves. 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